Cornerstone Christian Church

What Cornerstone Christian Church does

Cornerstone Christian Church is a nondenominational, Christ-centered church located at 495 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff, Bergen County, New Jersey, operating since 1955. It runs two Sunday worship gatherings each week (9:00am and 10:45am) supported by contemporary music, Bible-based preaching from Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Fred Provencher (30-year tenure), and nursery/Kids Church programming for children from birth through fifth grade. The church organizes its ministry around multigenerational discipleship, with dedicated programs for Kids (AWANA, Kids Church, Special Needs buddy support), Youth (middle and high school groups), College & Career young adults, Seniors, Women's and Men's ministries, Life Groups, Care Ministries, and a Prayer Ministry — alongside an annual Night to Shine prom for individuals with special needs run in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation.

The church operates a layered digital ecosystem built on third-party SaaS rather than proprietary infrastructure: the Church Community Builder (CCB) platform powers member registration and group management, Pushpay handles online and in-app giving, Mailchimp distributes the weekly 'This Week at CCC' newsletter, and Vimeo plus Spotify/Apple Podcasts distribute sermon audio and video under the CornerstoneNJ brand. A custom CornerstoneNJ mobile app (iOS and Android) integrates sermon notes, digital bulletins, event registration, past sermons, and online giving. The Auracast-enabled assisted listening system provides wireless audio accessibility during gatherings. The church operates the Wyckoff Christian Preschool & Kindergarten on its lower level since 1995, a State of New Jersey-licensed program serving approximately 150 children ages 2.5 to 5 annually across seven classrooms.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary member contributions (tithes, offerings, special gifts, and a planned-giving Endowment Fund established in 2020), supplemented by preschool tuition from the on-campus Wyckoff Christian Preschool. The church allocates 20% of weekly giving to over 45 global missionary partners across South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Cornerstone is accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) and is governed by an elder board with an 18-person pastoral/administrative staff supported by additional preschool personnel (total ~28).

Name

Cornerstone Christian Church

Legal name

Cornerstone Christian Church

Website

https://cornerstonenj.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cornerstone Christian Church is a nondenominational church in Wyckoff, NJ serving a multigenerational congregation through Sunday worship, children's and youth programming, Life Groups, and global missions, supplemented by an on-campus licensed preschool and a digital member-engagement ecosystem (app, podcast, giving platform).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Nondenominational Christian Church)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Christian ministry
• Church worship
• Christian preschool
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Wyckoff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregation members. The church practices 'first fruits' giving where members give back a portion (often 10% as reference point) of what God has given them. Supports operational expenses, Kids Ministry curricula, Youth Ministry programs, Life Groups materials, and local/global missions.
2. Special Offerings: Occasional gifts beyond regular giving for specific needs or ministries. Benevolence Offering collected on first Sunday of each month for acute financial needs within the church community.
3. Planned Giving / Endowment: Long-term legacy gifts, memorial donations, and honorariums through the Cornerstone Endowment Fund established in early 2020. Planned giving vehicles include estate gifts, stocks, bonds, and life insurance beneficiary designations.
4. Wyckoff Christian Preschool & Kindergarten: Educational ministry on campus since 1995 with approximately 150 children enrolled per school year. Provides academic, physical, developmental, and spiritual growth for children ages 2.5 to 5 years. Licensed by State of New Jersey.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cornerstone Christian Church is a nondenominational, Christ-centered church in Wyckoff, NJ providing weekly Sunday worship services, Bible-based teaching, and a broad slate of ministry programs spanning children's education (including the on-site Wyckoff Christian Preschool & Kindergarten), youth and adult ministries, life groups, special needs ministry, missions, and pastoral care. It also runs the CornerstoneNJ mobile app, online giving through Pushpay, sermon streaming via Vimeo, and podcasts on Spotify/Apple Podcasts.

Product overview

Cornerstone Christian Church operates as a nondenominational Christian church offering a comprehensive suite of spiritual formation and community programs. Their digital ecosystem includes the CornerstoneNJ mobile app, Church Community Builder (CCB) platform, online giving via Pushpay, and sermon distribution through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Vimeo. Core ministry programs span Kids Ministry (AWANA, Kids Church, nursery, Special Needs support), Youth Ministry (middle and high school groups), College & Career, Life Groups, Care Ministries, and World Missions. The church also operates the Wyckoff Christian Preschool & Kindergarten as an on-campus educational ministry. Programming is grounded in contemporary worship, Bible-based teaching, and intergenerational community engagement, with 9:00am and 10:45am Sunday gatherings as the primary weekly worship experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CornerstoneNJ: Mobile app for church experience - sermon notes, digital bulletins, event sign-ups, past sermons, online giving
• What's Next Podcast
• AWANA
• Servant's Heart Ministry
• Wyckoff Christian Preschool and Kindergarten

Products and services

• Wyckoff Christian Preschool & Kindergarten A licensed preschool and kindergarten located on the Cornerstone campus in the lower level of the McGuill Ministry Center. Provides academic, physical, developmental, and spiritual growth for children ages 2.5 to 5 years with 7 state-of-the-art classrooms and both outdoor and indoor playgrounds. Licensed by the State of New Jersey and serves approximately 150 children per school year.
• CornerstoneNJ Mobile App A custom mobile application for iOS and Android that allows members and visitors to stay connected with the church through sermon notes, digital bulletins, event registration, past sermons, online giving, and spiritual growth tools.
• Online Giving Platform A secure online giving platform through Pushpay that allows members to make one-time or recurring donations to the General Fund, Benevolent Fund, or special offerings. Accessible via the website, mobile app, and in-person giving boxes.
• Sermon Podcast & Streaming Provides on-demand sermon audio and video content through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Vimeo. Current sermon series 'Reading Letters' covers New Testament epistles. New sermons are uploaded every Sunday at noon, allowing members to catch up or revisit messages.
• Church Community Builder (CCB) Platform A web-based church management platform that enables members to connect, find groups, access registration forms, and engage with the church community. Supports member connectivity, group management, and registration across the congregation.
• The Essentials Faith Education Class A six-week faith education series covering core beliefs of the Christian faith including topics on Jesus, Bible study, God's story, sin, and creation origins. Available in-person and via Zoom.
• Life Groups Small group ministry offering Men's, Women's, Mixed, College & Career, Interest, and Care groups meeting throughout the week. Groups focus on Bible study, fellowship, prayer, and service.
• Kids Ministry Programs (AWANA, Kids Church) Comprehensive children's programming including AWANA (ages 3 through 5th grade), Kids Church (nursery through 5th grade), Big Church Sundays (2nd grade and up), and Special Needs Buddy Support. Programs run on Sundays at 9:00am and 10:45am, building biblical foundation through games, worship songs, and Bible stories.
• Youth Ministry Programs Serves middle school (6th-8th grade) and high school (9th-12th grade) students through weekly youth groups, Summer Wednesdays programming, Youth Sundays, and special events. Middle school meets Tuesdays, high school meets Thursdays.
• Night to Shine Event An annual prom-night experience for people with special needs, organized in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation. Features red carpet treatment, food, dancing, and crowning ceremony.
• Cornerstone Endowment Fund A planned/legacy giving vehicle established in early 2020 providing members a way to donate planned/legacy gifts, memorials, and honorariums. Income from the fund is distributed annually for staffing, facilities, and operations. Planned giving vehicles include estate gifts, stocks, bonds, and life insurance beneficiary designations.
• World Missions Program Cornerstone supports over 45 missionaries worldwide including in South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The church allocates 20% of all weekly giving to missionary partners and offers short-term mission trip opportunities.
• Prayer Ministry A dedicated Prayer Team available to pray for members throughout the week. Users can submit prayer requests online and expect a response and personalized prayer within 24-48 hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% of weekly giving supports 45+ missionaries worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wyckoff Christian Preschool & KindergartencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Educational ministry located on Cornerstone's campus since 1995 in the lower level of the McGuill Ministry Center. Serves approximately 150 children ages 2.5-5 years per school year with 7 state-of-the-art classrooms. School board oversees all preschool operations. Licensed by State of New Jersey.
• South America MissioncoreOthersInternational missionary organization supported by Cornerstone's 20% weekly giving allocation to missionaries worldwide.
• AvantcoreOthersInternational missionary organization supported through Cornerstone's global missions giving.
• JAARScoreOthersAviation and technology organization supporting missionaries, part of Cornerstone's global mission partner network.
• CrucoreOthersInternational Christian organization focused on evangelism and discipleship, supported through Cornerstone's missionary partnerships.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)minorOthersMinistry to athletes and coaches, included in Cornerstone's ministry partner network.
• Servant's Heart MinistrycoreOthersLocal ministry partner with dedicated Pastor John Oostdyk serving as Executive Director. Focuses on building homes and churches through servant projects.
• International Justice Mission (IJM)minorOthersOrganization working to end injustice globally, included in Cornerstone's ministry partner network.
• City ReliefcoreOthersLocal serving opportunity organized 4th Saturdays (8:00am-3:15pm) at 45 Hazel Street, Clifton, NJ. Cornerstone volunteers support their ministry.
• New City KidsminorOthersMinistry partner focused on children's programs, part of Cornerstone's local ministry network.
• Touch the WorldminorOthersInternational ministry organization included in Cornerstone's mission partner network.
• Street2StreetminorOthersStreet ministry organization, part of Cornerstone's local ministry partnerships.
• New Hope CMNJcoreOthersLocal ministry partner served 2nd Saturdays (9:30am-12:30pm) at 331 N 11th St, Prospect Park, NJ 07508.
• Young Life (Bergen County)minorOthersYouth ministry organization serving middle and high school students, part of Cornerstone's ministry network.
• Camp ShilohcoreOthersCamp ministry partner served 3rd Saturdays (11:00am-1:30pm) at 753 Burnt Meadow Rd, Hewitt, NJ 07421. Summer camp opportunities for youth.
• Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource CentercoreOthersLocal ministry partner served 1st Tuesdays (10:00am-12:00pm) at 297 Lafayette Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506. Provides pregnancy support services.
• Tim Tebow FoundationcoreOthersFoundation partnering with Cornerstone for Night to Shine - annual prom night experience for people with special needs.
• PushpaycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline giving platform powering Cornerstone's digital giving capabilities. Members can give through the 'Give' tab on the Cornerstone app or directly via pushpay.com.
• Church Community Builder (CCB)coreTechnology or IntegrationWeb-based church management platform used by Cornerstone for member management, group registration, event sign-ups, and community engagement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• North Point Ministries: Nondenominational church network anchored by Andy Stanley with comparable Bible-teaching emphasis, multi-generational programming, and a strong online content/media layer.
• Bayside Church: Sacramento-area nondenominational mid-size church with broad programming, contemporary worship, and multi-generational focus — closely aligned to Cornerstone's structure and tone.
• Fellowship Church: Suburban Texas-based nondenominational multi-campus church with comparable mid-size staffing, contemporary worship style, and a strong kids/youth programming stack — directly comparable to Cornerstone's model.
• Watermark Church: Dallas-area nondenominational church of comparable scale with an emphasis on community groups, family ministry, and global missions — parallel programmatic footprint to Cornerstone's.
• The Village Church: Texas-based nondenominational church known for expository Bible teaching, deep small-group/life-group culture, and global missions — directly comparable to Cornerstone's theological and ministry model.
• McLean Bible Church: Single-campus suburban mid-size nondenominational church in the DC metro area with a similar ministry breadth (kids, youth, missions, Life Groups, digital outreach). Strongly comparable in scale and program profile.

Others

• Planning Center: Church management software suite (a direct alternative to Cornerstone's current CCB implementation) — comparable as the broader ChMS ecosystem Cornerstone participates in.
• Pushpay: Online giving platform that powers Cornerstone's digital tithing. As Cornerstone's payments backbone, Pushpay is a directly relevant technology vendor/peer in the church operating stack.

Broad incumbents

• Lakewood Church: One of the largest nondenominational churches in the U.S.; while operating at far greater scale, it represents the broader incumbent class of nondenominational megachurches Cornerstone's model is rooted in.
• Elevation Church: Large nondenominational multi-site church with a strong digital broadcast/youth culture; an incumbent whose contemporary worship and youth-driven growth path overlaps with the broader category Cornerstone operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/cornerstonenj
• Instagraminstagram.com/cornerstonenj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cornerstonenj

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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